Event

Formal Definition

A planned and structured cultural occasion or social function centred upon the coming together of Persons and Organisations.

May have an Event Name and be of a defined Event Type such as a Conference, Meeting, Workshop, Lecture, Exhibition or Performance. An Event is held on an Event Date at an Event Location. It may be linked to another Event by an Event Relation, such as a Previous Event or Next Event, or an Event Within Event that is linked to a Main Event. Additional information about the Event may be provided in an Event Description. A Person or Organisation may have one or more Event Roles, including Convenor or Sponsor. They may be planning In Person Attendance (and may also be Chair). They may be a Required Participant or Optional Participant. Alternatively, a Person may be a Virtual Participant or Non Participant. They may also receive an Event Notification or an Event Invitation. A Person may also provide an indication of Event Participation Availability, either in advance of, or in response to, an Event Notification or Event Invitation.